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Report: Titans releasing former Georgia star center Ben Jones

The Tennessee Titans appear to be moving on from Ben Jones

Former Georgia Bulldog star center Ben Jones is looking for a new NFL home. The Tennessee Titans are releasing Jones ahead of NFL free agency. Jones has been a critical element of Tennessee’s powerful rushing attack.

Jones started 12 games for the Titans last season and has 151 starts over his 11 season NFL career. Tennessee had the No. 13 rushing offense in the NFL during the 2022 season.

Jones and the Tennessee offensive line help set the point of attack for star running back Derrick Henry for many great seasons.

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Ben Jones should be expected to start wherever he elects to go. Jones made the first Pro Bowl of his lengthy NFL career in 2022.

Jones signed a two-year, $14 million contract with the Titans last offseason. The former Georgia Bulldogs has earned over $28 million in his NFL career, per Spotrac.

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Isaiah Wilson talks viral NFL Draft clip of his mother and fiancee

Former Georgia football OT Isaiah Wilson discussed the viral video involving his mom and fiancee after being picked by the Tennessee Titans.

The virtual 2020 NFL Draft was one to remember, not because of shocking picks or huge trades, but really just because of all the funny clips we got of people having to stay at home during this year’s draft.

Of course one of those clips involved former Georgia OT Isaiah Wilson. As Wilson was announced as the No. 29 pick to the Tennessee Titans, his fiancee was sitting on his lap embracing him in the emotional moment. However, she wasn’t aware that she was taking up most of the screen of ESPN’s live coverage from Wilson’s home, so Wilson’s mom made some changes showing some serious power…

Wilson recently reacted to the video in an interview with John Glennon of  The Athletic :

“At the end of the day, the draft was the biggest spectacle of the quarantine,” Wilson said. “Everyone was tuned in, waiting to get something to harp on to put on social media because people are bored. Everyone is in the house; nobody can do anything. People were bored and jumped at some funny content. I mean, my family is doing great. We’re all smiles over here.”

Wilson’s mom Sharese also talked about the video.

“I did get quite a few calls from friends on that,” Sharese Wilson said with a laugh. “It’s funny because that little clip, we couldn’t see it at all (while it was happening) because we were kind of following along with ESPN. But in our minds, we were just like, ‘The cameras are rolling, so let’s get everybody out of the way’ so that Isaiah — we knew they would pan to Isaiah — would talk about his reaction or they’re going to catch him crying or whatever it is. What ended up happening is they were rolling when we were trying to clear out.”

REPORT: Titans officially place franchise tag on Derrick Henry

The Tennessee Titans came up short in their attempt at getting to the Super Bowl during the 2019-20 season, but that doesn’t mean another run can’t be made. With the franchise locking up starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill to four-year, $118 million …

The Tennessee Titans came up short in their attempt at getting to the Super Bowl during the 2019-20 season, but that doesn’t mean another run can’t be made.

With the franchise locking up starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill to four-year, $118 million extension on Sunday, it opened the door for star running back Derrick Henry to get the franchise tag.

The belief was that news could be coming any day now, and on Monday morning, it will be official. According to Adam Schefter with ESPN, the Titans placed the tag on Henry:

The idea that Tennessee would want its backfield back for the 2020-21 season isn’t a surprise in the slightest, and that especially holds true for Henry.

The former Heisman Trophy winner from Alabama has been outstanding over the last two seasons. In 31 regular season games, Henry has rushed for 2,599 yards and 28 touchdowns on 518 attempts (5.0 yards per carry).

The 6-foot-3, 247-pound bruising back also added 33 receptions, 305 yards and two touchdowns receiving during that period of time.

And during Tennessee’s playoff push last season, he was even more effective, as the team leaned on his ability to handle a heavy workload while taking as much off Tannehill’s plate as possible.

Now with Henry locked up for at least one more season, we should see another year of 300-plus carries for the former Crimson Tide star!

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Tennessee Titans at Oakland Raiders odds, lines, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Titans at Raiders Week 14 matchup, with NFL betting odds, lines, picks and best bets.

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The Tennessee Titans (7-5) try to keep up in the AFC playoff race in Week 14 as they hit the road to take on the Oakland Raiders (6-6). The two teams will play at 4:25 p.m. ET at RingCentral Coliseum.

Titans at Raiders: Week 14 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • Tennessee has won three straight games and five of six.
  • Oakland has lost two in a row.
  • Titans QB Ryan Tannehill is 5-1 since taking over as the starter. He has completed 72.7% of his passes for 1,602 yards, 12 touchdowns and only four interceptions. He also has three rushing touchdowns.
  • Oakland has allowed 74 points in its back-to-back losses while scoring only 12.
  • Titans RB Derrick Henry has 496 rushing yards in his last three games.

Titans at Raiders: Key injuries

Titans WR Adam Humphries (ankle) might not play. Henry (hamstring) has missed practice time but returned on a limited basis Thursday.

Raiders WR Hunter Renfrow (ribs) is not expected to play. Starting OL Trent Brown (pectoral) and OL Gabe Jackson (knee) might miss the game. RB Josh Jacobs (shoulder) missed the first two days of practice.

Titans at Raiders: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 2 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Titans 31, Raiders 17

Moneyline (?)

The Raiders (+120) are in a freefall while the Titans (-143) are playing their best ball of the season and making a run at the playoffs. Take the TITANS (-143) even though a $10 bet on the road team would net a $6.99 profit.

Against the Spread (?)

The Titans are favored at -2.5 (-121). The Raiders have failed to cover the spread in their last three games, while the Titans have covered three games in a row. Potentially without Jacobs, Oakland will struggle offensively. Give the points and take the TITANS -2.5 (-121).

Over/Under (?)

The total is set at 46.5 points. Titans games have hit the over six straight times. But Oakland has hit the under in three straight games. This will be close but Tennessee’s offense combined with the points the Raiders are giving up will get the total there. Take the OVER 46.5 (-110).

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